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A '''flexor muscle''' is a [[skeletal muscle]] whose contraction bends a joint, decreasing the angle between components of a limb, such as bending the [[knee]] or [[Elbow-joint|elbow]]. This action is known as [[Anatomical terms of motion|flexion]]. |
A '''flexor muscle''' is a [[skeletal muscle]] whose contraction bends a joint, decreasing the angle between components of a limb, such as bending the [[knee]] or [[Elbow-joint|elbow]]. This action is known as [[Anatomical terms of motion|flexion]]. |
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The type of muscle that has the opposite effect is the [[extensor muscle]], which opens a joint, increasing the angle between |
The type of muscle that has the opposite effect is the [[extensor muscle]], which opens a joint, increasing the angle between components. |
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Some of the flexor muscles of the upper limbs are |
Some of the flexor muscles of the upper limbs are the brachialis and the [[biceps]]. |
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Other types of muscles include: abductors, [[Adductor muscles of the hip| adductors]], [[Supinator muscle| supinators]] and [[Rotator cuff| rotators]]. |
Other types of muscles include: abductors, [[Adductor muscles of the hip| adductors]], [[Supinator muscle| supinators]] and [[Rotator cuff| rotators]]. |
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In humans, some muscles include 'flexor' in their name. Some examples are: |
In humans, some muscles include 'flexor' in their name. Some examples are: |
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A flexor muscle is a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint, decreasing the angle between components of a limb, such as bending the knee or elbow. This action is known as flexion.
The type of muscle that has the opposite effect is the extensor muscle, which opens a joint, increasing the angle between components. Some of the flexor muscles of the upper limbs are the brachialis and the biceps. Other types of muscles include: abductors, adductors, supinators and rotators. In humans, some muscles include 'flexor' in their name. Some examples are:
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